Rotterdam Convention

BRS Secretariat Issues Exploratory Study on Interlinkages Between the Montreal Protocol and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

The BRS Secretariat has published a study mapping regulatory interlinkages between the Montreal Protocol and the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions. This signals a shift toward integrated global enforcement and technical alignment across chemical production, trade, and waste management for ODS, HFCs, and PFAS.

19 Mar 2026, 19:20brsmeas.orgGlobal

BRS Secretariat Information Note on Circularity, Life‑Cycle Approaches and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

The BRS Secretariat has issued guidance linking the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions to circular economy and life-cycle approaches to support national policy integration. This signals a global shift toward operationalizing chemicals and waste treaties through national circularity mandates, requiring closer alignment between product design and end-of-life management.

18 Mar 2026, 16:16basel.intGlobal

Estonian Health Board Reminds PIC Chemical Exporters And Importers To Submit Article 10 Reports By 31 March

Estonian authorities have issued a reminder for the mandatory March 31 deadline to report annual export and import volumes of hazardous chemicals under the EU Prior Informed Consent Regulation. Companies must ensure robust internal tracking of substances in mixtures and articles to maintain compliance and avoid disruptions to international trade and market access.

14 Mar 2026, 14:04terviseamet.eeEuropean UnionEstonia

European Parliament DROI Hearing on Exports of EU-Banned Pesticides to South Africa

The European Parliament is intensifying scrutiny of EU-based pesticide exports to South Africa through a high-level human rights hearing on March 18, 2026. This signals growing political momentum for a formal EU export ban on hazardous substances prohibited for domestic use, increasing long-term regulatory and reputational risks for chemical manufacturers.

14 Mar 2026, 08:37europarl.europa.euSouth AfricaEuropean Union

EU PIC Regulation Annual Reporting of Previous-Year Exports and Imports Due By 31 March

Companies must submit annual trade reports for chemicals listed under the EU Prior Informed Consent Regulation by 31 March 2026 to cover 2025 export and import activities. Timely submission is critical to maintaining market access and ensuring compliance with international trade obligations for hazardous substances and mixtures.

10 Mar 2026, 06:07echa.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Working Party Reviews Rotterdam Convention COP-12 Calls for Information

The EU is coordinating strategic responses to global information requests that will shape the next phase of international trade restrictions for hazardous chemicals and pesticides. These submissions will directly influence future substance listings and enforcement priorities, impacting global market access and supply chain compliance for regulated materials.

9 Mar 2026, 18:57data.consilium.europa.euGlobalEuropean Union

Canada Amends CEPA Export Control List To Add Dechlorane Plus, Ferbam and Certain PFAS

Canada has expanded its Export Control List to include Dechlorane Plus, various PFAS, and flame retardants, aligning domestic export restrictions with international treaty obligations. Businesses must now integrate export notification and permit requirements into their supply chain compliance programs for substances found in mixtures and finished goods.

2 Mar 2026, 15:36gazette.gc.caCanada

Switzerland Consults on Amendments to the PIC Ordinance (ChemPICV)

Switzerland is proposing a significant expansion of the PIC Ordinance to include a wide range of restricted industrial chemicals, PFAS, and pesticides. Exporters must prepare for increased administrative burdens and mandatory notification requirements for affected substances starting in December 2026.

27 Feb 2026, 16:07fedlex.admin.chSwitzerland

Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions Publish 2026 Guidance on Implementation and Compliance Mechanisms

The BRS Secretariats have issued consolidated 2026 guidance unifying compliance and implementation mechanisms for the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions. This integrated framework signals a shift toward coordinated global enforcement, requiring businesses to align cross-border chemical trade and waste management strategies with more transparent reporting standards.

31 Jan 2026, 20:15basel.intGlobal

HSE Reminds Companies To Submit 2025 PIC Export And Import Data By 31 March 2026

The UK Health and Safety Executive has set a March 31, 2026, deadline for companies to report 2025 export and import volumes of hazardous chemicals under the GB PIC Regulation. Timely submission is critical for maintaining cross-border trade continuity and managing regulatory exposure related to the international movement of hazardous substances.

29 Jan 2026, 08:49content.govdelivery.comUnited Kingdom

New Zealand Updates Imports And Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004 On Hazardous Chemicals And Wastes

New Zealand has finalized its consolidated import and export restrictions for hazardous chemicals and waste streams as of December 2025. Companies must align supply chain operations with updated permit requirements for PFAS and UV-328 while navigating stricter controls on electronic and plastic waste movements.

6 Jan 2026, 20:00legislation.govt.nzNew Zealand

EU General Court Rejects Interim Relief Against ECHA Disclosure Of PIC Export Notifications

The EU General Court has dismissed a request to block ECHA from disclosing export notification data for hazardous chemicals under the PIC Regulation. This decision reinforces a broad interpretation of environmental information and signals a high legal threshold for protecting chemical export data from public disclosure.

23 Dec 2025, 18:39eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan NITE Updates CHRIP Database For EU CLP ATP23, REACH SVHC, TSCA SNURs And Global Hazard Lists (December 2025)

Japan updated its national chemical database in December 2025 to align with major international shifts in hazard classification and substance restrictions across the EU and US. This synchronization centralizes global compliance data, requiring businesses to audit substance inventories for alignment with updated classifications and regional reporting mandates.

23 Dec 2025, 12:18chem-info.nite.go.jpEuropean UnionUnited StatesJapanGlobal

Netherlands Customs Adds VGEM Handbook Chapter on PIC Export Controls for Hazardous Chemicals

Netherlands Customs has published detailed operational guidance for enforcing EU Prior Informed Consent export controls on hazardous chemicals. Exporters must ensure customs declarations and documentation strictly align with these clarified Dutch protocols to prevent shipment seizures and regulatory delays at the border.

22 Dec 2025, 12:34kennisbank.douane.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

New Zealand Amends Imports and Exports Restrictions Order to Add Carbosulfan and Fenthion

New Zealand has restricted the export of Carbosulfan and Fenthion effective December 2025 to align with international Rotterdam Convention trade requirements. Exporters must now implement mandatory EPA permit procedures for these substances to ensure continued market access and compliance with global prior informed consent protocols.

22 Dec 2025, 11:58legislation.govt.nzNew Zealand

UNEA-7 Adopts Resolution on Synergies and National Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

UNEA-7 has adopted a resolution to synchronize the national implementation of major environmental agreements, including the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm conventions. This shift toward unified regulatory frameworks will likely streamline compliance processes while increasing the visibility of cross-convention obligations for chemicals and waste.

20 Dec 2025, 16:49undocs.orgGlobal

ECHA Reports Significant Decline in Hazardous Chemical Trade under PIC Regulation in 2024

ECHA's 2024 PIC report reveals a sharp decline in hazardous chemical trade volumes alongside a significant 34 percent rebound in pesticide exports. This trend indicates shifting global demand and suggests that exporters of restricted substances should prepare for more rigorous compliance monitoring and reporting scrutiny.

18 Dec 2025, 07:18echa.europa.euEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom

Panama to Host 2027 BRS Conferences of the Parties (Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm)

The 2027 Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Convention conferences in Panama will set new global standards for hazardous waste management and chemical trade restrictions. Anticipated decisions on substance listings will directly influence future product bans and waste handling requirements across international supply chains.

11 Dec 2025, 17:35pops.intGlobal

CRC-21 Reviews Notifications and SHPF Proposals Under Rotterdam Convention

The Rotterdam Convention's Chemical Review Committee has recommended adding six major pesticides to Annex III, initiating the process for global trade restrictions. Companies should anticipate mandatory Prior Informed Consent procedures that will complicate international logistics and potentially limit market access for these substances.

5 Dec 2025, 13:57docs.un.orgGlobal

General Court Upholds ECHA Decision Granting Third-Party Access to Export Notification Documents

The EU General Court has upheld ECHA's decision to grant third-party access to chemical export notification documents, prioritizing transparency over commercial confidentiality. This ruling signals increased disclosure risks for companies exporting hazardous substances and reinforces the high legal threshold for protecting trade data under the PIC Regulation.

10 Nov 2025, 16:29eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union